protein skimmer

[Nick540]

I am looking into getting a protein skimmer and found one. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with this one and if it is good. It is a Red sea prism hang on skimmer, its going for about $92.95. Here is a sit about it:
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/details/skimmers.php?product_ID=ps-rsp

Please help me make a good decision here. Thanks in advance.

[musho3210]

junk, absolute junk, stay far far away from prizms. How big is your tank, we may be able to chose the skimmer for you rather than you just tell us what you think is good

[Nick540]

my tank is 33 gal. 36"L, 12"w, 18"h. Yes please help me pick one of the skimmers on the posted link. Not too pricy but i want opinions on the best one on the site.

[musho3210]

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/details/skimmers.php?product_ID=ps-acrem
the price of that is a rip-off, ive seen em go for $160, one of the best HOT skimmers for that price, more expensive ones work better while still being HOT
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/details/skimmers.php?product_ID=ps-c3000
those breakdown more often but are cheaper and when not broken down, they do there job quite well

[Nick540]

How about this one, its the cheaper version.
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/details/skimmers.php?product_ID=ps-acre

[musho3210]

its good but not large enough for your tank, its the nano version

[Nick540]

i just noticed that my bad. When i get this would it be ok to take my filter off. having both on such a small tank takes up a lot of viewing space.

[musho3210]

yup you sure can as long as you have live rock and lots of powerhead power

[Nick540]

thanks for your help, you prevented me from buying the wrong skimmer.

[musho3210]

http://www.aquabuys.com/page/aqb/PROD/s1/ac_remora

theres a cheaper aquaC

[Nick540]

thank you so much. IS that in canada?

[musho3210]

i have no clue

[Nick540]

Its in atlanta.

[5xevy]

Sorry I don't remember but how large is your tank?

I'd recommend the CPR Bak-pak skimmers.

[musho3210]

Do you mean this bak pak?
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/details/skimmers.php?product_ID=ps-bp2r

its 33 gallons

[Nick540]

I will go for which of the two would be better for my tank. Which of those two are better for my tank seize.

[musho3210]

there both good brands i think, maybe go to your lfs and pick the cheaper one maybe

[Nick540]

yeah but i am in canada so the conversion plus the shipping makes it cost more.

[musho3210]

do you have an lfs that sells either brand?

[Nick540]

no just the website i provided. They are not too far away though.

[musho3210]

i dont know then.....

[dorkfish]

J&L aquatics is based out of B.C.

[Bahamiangirl]

I have a problem with me getting a protein skimmer under may cabinet is not very tall. And my Tank is up against the wall. Is there a short one for a 180 gallon tank?

[Reefscape]

what sort of height are we talking here mate?

Niko

[Nick540]

Hey, yeah i know J and L is based out of BC we were talking about another site called aquabuys. They have cheaper prices but in the end it would cost more.